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COUNTDOWN TO
THE BIG DAY
24 MONTHS • Make an advanced provisional booking with the venue and the
Registration Service to guarantee the date you want
• Book the Reception.
12 MONTHS • Contact the Registration Service to arrange to give Notice
• Arrange transport
• Set budget.
9 MONTHS
• Arrange photographer/videographer, caterers, music, decoration of
room/tables
• Book your honeymoon
• Decide on best man, bridesmaids, page boys, ushers and st art making
guest list
• Plan the gown, dresses and menswear/hiring
• Check on insurance.
6 MONTHS • Arrange hen/stag night
• Begin thinking about your gift list
• Choose your florist and place order.
4 MONTHS • Order your stationery
• Buy ring(s)
• Choose reception menu and order cake.
3 MONTHS • Go over final honeymoon arrangements and check your passport is up
to date. Ensure the names on tickets match those on your passports
• Book overnight hotel if necessary
• Send out invitations
• Send lists of local accommodation to guests who may need it
• Buy attendants’ presents
• Buy your going away outfits.
6 WEEKS • Return Ceremony Plan to the Registration Service and pay the
ceremony fees (enhanced or standard ceremony/Licensed Venue)
• Follow up guests who have not replied
• Order travellers cheques/currency
• Give final guest list to caterers
• Book your hair appointment
• Ensure that any music is in a format compatible with the equipment
in the Registration Office/Licensed Venue.
1 WEEK TO GO… • Time the journey to make sure there are no unexpected delays
• Final fitting of the gown and dresses
• Ensure all hired clothes are collected in time
• Pack for your honeymoon.
RELAX AND ENJOY THE DAY…!
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